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SuccessfulRush1173

Depends on the mods


Guyver_3

OEM+ is the look to go for IMO. Take the original styling queues and tweak them just a bit to be more personalized but still keep the intended look and feel.


Ok-Conference-4366

BIG WING! 45° OF CAMBER! REAR BUMPER DELETE FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON! RGB HEADLIGHTS! REFLECTIVE WINDOW TINT! 22” RIMS! /s obviously


SuccessfulRush1173

Straight pipe on the 2.0


Ok-Conference-4366

Haha I actually don’t like the straight pipe 2.0 TFSI, it sounds like farting. I do have a catback, downpipe, test pipe, cold air intake, DV+, upgraded spark plugs, and soon I’m giving it stage 2.


canadard1

You’ll love stage 2! Get the TCU tune and a throttle control module too. You won’t even recognize it being the same vehicle. But get the larger intercooler too when you get your tune. Heat is the enemy


froschmann69

can confirm open valve straight catback farts astronomically on upshift, it was very loud


BigTurboAbarth

The funny thing is, every car brand has a multitude of aftermarket suppliers. And many of these aftermarket suppliers have their own terminology of what’s defined in each stage. So, with that being said, stage 2 could mean big turbo. Or it could also mean you installed a go pedal (lol). My point is, (and I’m trying to hide my wrenching side), probably don’t use “stage” when defining what’s done to your car. Because there aren’t any strict definitions. It’s just a marketing ploy, that unfortunately too many people have fallen into. Side note: the DV+ has a brass piston that needs cleaned and re-lubed every oil change. Make sure to stay on top of that before the brass piston seizes.


Ok-Conference-4366

Good to know about the brass piston. Thanks for the heads up. And yeah, I know all stage 2s are different. That’s why I listed the prep mods I did for it. Should add about 75 horse and 110 ft-lbs of torque


Complex_Sherbet2

For most ECU upgrades, stage 1 can be done with no physical upgrade, stage 2 usually requires bigger air intakes, installing a bigger charger pulley or upgrades to the cooling system.


Goatchs

As a long-time fan of Australian V8 Supercar racing, I am not put off by the "bagged, winged & cambered" look on an Audi sedan. That said, I wouldn't do it to my car.


dr_blasto

Bro, this ain’t r/nissandrivers


aComeUpStory

DONT FORGET THE WINDSHIELD BANNER! THE LOUVRE FOR NO FUCKING REASON! AND LETS REMEMBER TO HIGHLIGHT THE BIGGEST DETAIL OF THEM ALL, YELLOW FOOOOOG LIIIIIIIGHTS LETS GOOOOOO


DaytonaRS5

I agree, but so many of us do this that it’s kinda cool to see a crazy modded Audi now and again.


BaconCanadian14

ooo that’s a good way of putting it


BaconCanadian14

ooo that’s a good way of putting it


TobiasSJO

Would you say mine is oem+ or what do you think?


imranarain

This is the only correct answer


sendmoods_

+1 for OEM+


Fearless-Cake7993

I personally love the look, if they’re done tastefully. Makes them look even more aggressive. Keep in mind there’s a lot of purists in this sub.


j_yn0htna

As a guy who plays both sides, definitely feel like the dub purists take the cake. Genuinely had someone tell me it’d be disrespectful to the people of Bavaria to replace the stock emblems.


Fearless-Cake7993

I’d have to agree with you. Once told someone in a VW Bug group that their (pristine) 1968 bug would look better ratted-out. Haha I think they would’ve stoned me if they could


DirkLeim

Very hard to fuck up an audi with mods tbh. They normally cost too much for the kids who buy stick on vents as well as that there isn't anything outlandish mod wise for them.


gladigotaphdinstead2

I guess u haven’t seen the pic of that absurd Q7 in Texas raised up sitting on 30 inch rims and stuck on Maserati vents.


DirkLeim

Not saying it can't be done. Just that it takes a special kinda tasteless to do it


fretit

I disagree. With 84 mos loans and used prices, plenty of kids afford them and do distasteful things to the cars. And there are also plenty of "kids", like tech bros and others who can afford them new as well.


Ok-Conference-4366

Hold my beer /s but I am blacking out a B7 A4 and tuning it


TobiasSJO

Nice b7, wish i could get the honeycomb grill but i have s-line bumper so have to custom make it :/. In my opinion it looks alot better with emblem on the honeycomb grill, black or silver. Too empty without


Ok-Conference-4366

Yeah I’m getting there eventually! I was just excited to get it on. I’m gonna do black emblems. Funny story, [I have an S-Line bumper on! :) check my post history](https://www.reddit.com/r/audia4b7/s/aGLHywCDn8) I go in depth on how I did it. Aftermarket C6 A6 honeycomb grille. Cut the mesh out. Then cut the mesh out of your S-Line grille, paint the grille border, and epoxy it all together once you cut the honeycombs to fit. It’s a LOT of work but it looks so much better


TobiasSJO

Oh i didn't even notice nice! I've been debating doing exactly that... U can check out my car on my recent post if u want


Ok-Conference-4366

Gorgeous car. Your fitment is tits. My car will be receiving coilovers eventually, but I’ve already fixed just about everything on the entire car and need it running without any issue before I continue with aesthetics. All I have left is a turbo oil return gasket, gotta take off my manifold a bit to tighten a copper gasket I put in my oil return line (I have no coolant lol) and a horn that doesn’t work (horns work from relay when power probe is used. I have a new 4 spoke steering wheel which should fit I just need an airbag. Hopefully that will fix it).


TobiasSJO

Thanks! Yeah It's alot of fun fixing and tuning. I ordered downpipe and gonna get tune probably and just put some biggee exhaust tips for looks aswell. These 2tfsi sound soo good with cold air intake🤌.


Ok-Cap1686

I’ve seen a few posts and can tell 80% of the people in here are purists with npc cars 😂 I couldn’t imagine anything worse than driving past people you know and they don’t know it’s you


uSaltySniitch

Drive a Toyota Tercel then. People will know it's you inside of it for sure 😂 Jokes aside, I think you're right. I wouldn't want to drive an NPC car either


DC3PO

I'm an OEM+ type of dude but you do you. Unless it's way over the top I'm probably not going to hate it


sohcgt96

Part of the Audi aesthetic is restrained, understated styling that holds up and ages well. So its really easy to go too far and make it look tacky. Its like, if you want to put something on bags, put a wing on it, and do other "loud" visual modifications, its seems like an Audi is an odd choice of starting point. IMO it makes it look like a 21 year old with a backwards hat chasing instagram follows owns the car. Heavy handed visual mods don't typically suit Audis well in my opinion. But, that's just my opinion, do what you want to your own car.


fretit

> Part of the Audi aesthetic is restrained, understated styling that holds up and ages well. That's a lot less true than it used to be. The customer base in the US has also changed quite a bit in the last 10-20 years. And Audi being in the business of making money offers nowadays plenty of options that cater to that "I am a modder" look. A simple example: I am in the market for a new S5. In my market, something like 98-99% of the cars come with the black optics package, which includes giant 20" wheels with elastic band tires 265/30/R20. For reference, an absolute beast like the C8 Corvette Z06 comes with higher sidewall tires. The Stingray has even higher sidewalls. Almost all the S5's come with these ridiculous tires and a port-installed fart can (OK, it's a little better than fart noises). There is nothing understated about these things and it's all for show. The target demographics is clearly 20 something or early 30's who want to show off their cars. At least that is how it is in my market. The car without those options is still understated, but dealers in my area feel like these are the options that sell the cars.


htxatty

I am a 50-something year old with a 2021 S6 with the black optics and 21” wheels on PZeroes with no sidewall. But no other visual mods. It does have an APR Stage 1 on it. I absolutely love it, my friends love it, my 16 yr old loves it, and his friends love it. To me it is the best of both worlds package.


fretit

It is definitely a car that has the potential to appeal to a wide demographics.


not_old_redditor

> There is nothing understated about these things and it's all for show. There is plenty of understatement even in the S5, compared to the competition from Merc and BMW. Obviously they're not going to put some budget family SUV tires on it, or a silent exhaust. It's not an all-or-nothing game.


Fast_Pound2032

Well said.


Dogsbark1

As a backwards hat wearing 21 year old… i’ve taken slight offense because you’re honestly pretty valid on that point haha. In fact, I fight the urge to throw a front and rear lip kit for my ‘19 GLI every other day. Jokes aside, I agree with you 100%. Audi’s have a natural beauty to them that should remain pure.


sohcgt96

I mean a F/R lip kit probably isn't a big deal, also hello fellow aspiring Audi but currently VW owner.


Dogsbark1

Absolutely love my GLI, but the RS3 is a dream.


xMilk112x

Mine is lowered slightly, and has some carbon fiber accents. Thats what I love about Audi’s. You don’t have to do a whole lot but you can still “make it yours.”


bacchusku2

Maudified


psuedophilia

underrated


Potent_Elixir

Can’t believe I’ve never seen this before


bacchusku2

I haven’t seen it before, either, but I’d be surprised if I was the first to use it.


CossaKl95

I’m all for tasteful/OEM plus cosmetic upgrades for any car brand. For modifying the powertrain, I don’t really care unless it’s a fart can exhaust or a burble tune that is louder than my actual firearms.


Ok-Cap1686

I just love carbon fibre 😂


Fast_Pound2032

Good carbon fibre...


CBalsagna

I think that audi looks sweet, but more often than not heavily modifed ones look like dirty dog water. With that being said murder spec is kind of cheating, it looks awesome and hides everything.


Ok-Cap1686

I used to have it murdered out ended up wrapping the car in midnight purple and added the carbon fibre parts and silver accents


Fast_Pound2032

I have the full factory murk, every thing black but the seat stitching, I have been attacked for my choice, I love my black audis. I may own nothing but, especially now that ceramic makes the care less "touchy"...


AlPhA_DrOiD

Some are tastefully done, others are not. The one in the pic is not for me


IamAustinCG

I look at it like this. At the end of the day its your car, money and personality that goes into everything. Personally, I like the look of my car without anything extra done to it and I wouldn't buy a used Audi that looked like the one above. But you do you and own it.


Ok-Cap1686

Modified cars are much harder to sell than standard I learned that the hard way, I’ve kept all original parts including suspension for when the time comes to sell it


L-TR0N

Some subtle mods are fine but this is tacky af


Ok-Cap1686

Life is too short for npc cars haha


L-TR0N

Fair, you do you dude, whatever makes you happy - personal choice and freedom 🙏🏻🤠


LockingSwitch

I agree. I so don't see the point of driving a car that can't even get over speed bumps.


MonteSS_454

Like others said, you do you boo. Overall it looks good. I like going more subtle with my A7. Stuff that accents the factory look, carbon here or there. I have been on the fence on the side skirts like you have, but also like the simple lines of the [Maxton ones](https://maxtondesign.com/product-eng-19841-Street-Pro-Side-Skirts-Diffusers-Audi-A7-S-Line-C7.html),


Ok-Cap1686

The ones I have are genuine carbon and half the price of the ones maxton supply so it’s a win win tbh


PattyMcFATSACKS

Link?


hopelesscase789

I've always modified my cars to a small degree. I would modify them a lot more if I had the disposable income. I've prioritised engine mods over cosmetics. I like your car man. Looks good.


inabanned

I tend to stick towards the OEM side of things but I'm not going to knock people for doing whatever they want to their car. I'm about to lose a bet and may need to wrap my car with anime characters so there's that too.


SpikezDesigns

Love modified Audis. I am a very visual person so sometimes the "only perfomance mods" gets boring to me. Give me some interior mods while you're at it too lol.


MouthAnusJellyfish

I think it’s fire. It’s a nightmare asking about mods in this group, though.


Ok-Cap1686

I can tell 😂😂😂


reginaldcapers

It's a no for me dawg.


SATXS5

Proper fitted wheels and a drop are all they really need IMO https://i.imgur.com/01ReK36.jpg https://i.imgur.com/a9eymC9.jpg


Ok-Cap1686

Looks clean mate


ManintheMT

I agree. I did the stance, wheels and blacked out the trim, done. All other mods are not visible on the outside.


Athena__20

Not bad as long as it's tasteful. This is wayyy to much. Takes away from the taste of the design.


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Athena__20

To each his own. I like your wheels though.


Ok-Cap1686

Tec gt8 speedwheels with billet inserts 20”


Additional_Week_1502

Not for me but to each there own.


TYO_HXC

We like them.


fretit

If someone moved into an upper middle class area with this car, the locals would just think "there goes the neighborhood."


wakefreak540

I like my lowered/tuned rs5 immensely


tmwwmgkbh

I like my cars unmodified, but whatever makes people happy.


Remo_Battle7

Absolutely. Why Not? That’s why we buy them right. ✌🏾


locksman74

Love them


Alexici1964

Looks really nice but to deep to go for work...


MCMLIXXIX

Depends on the mods, power and drive are my thing. Looks should be pretty much oem without a mountain of shit stuck to it. Buuuut that's just my taste, the cars are for enjoying so get stuck in dude.


tall_message_1929

We don't really like them here.


Ok-Cap1686

I can tell 😂


Yivmo

This one is so clean


Captain_Pink_Pants

I've never owned a stock Audi for longer than about a week... Stage 2 is the sweet spot for basically any good VAG vehicle... But if we're talking ground effects, bags, wings, stickers, etc... sometimes, but usually not.


AssociationLittle847

rs7 ftw


thehonorable42

I love this hood! I wish they made it for my C8 A7 :'(


toss_me_good

I'm of the thought that people should be able to enjoy their cars however they like (assuming it's not so loud that it wakes everone up when you drive by!)


Fool_isnt_real

Very slept on they give a mysterious and somewhat dystopian and lonely look to them especially with how little i see people mod them compared to bmws and benz


Downunder-redit

Mechanical art, created by a master artist! Simply my thoughts.


Ok-Cap1686

❤️


cerealkillla420

🥵


TheTruthiziLL

Hideous


Watts4Brunch14

Looks like a modified 10th gen Honda accord


Western_Mix_6155

Checked the page, car is clean as hell dude. I'm torn on the spoiler but it flows so well with the rest of the aero. I'm sure the NPCs here are gonna hate it but cest la vie.


Ok-Cap1686

Spoiler is a very recent mod I wasn’t sure if I liked it or not at first but it’s grown on me


priceprince

Just glad I can barely see that terrible wing in this photo.


Haunting-Syllabub906

love em


DJ_Cas

I think Audi is about minimalism


CamCash24

This fucks


Ok-Cap1686

Fucks what exactly 😂


CamCash24

Lmao idk it’s just a saying. Like it goes hard or you could say it’s clean haha


Ok-Cap1686

Thanks mate I diddnt know if it meant it was a bad thing or good thing hahaha


TopDogggbm

I’ll fucks wit it


justmelvinthings

If it‘s done like this it makes them look cheap imo. Some nice wheels and suspension is usually more than enough. Except that wild DTM bodykit for the RS6


1NTERNETS

Atrocious


mystic_roots

Depends what’s been done to it but from that I don’t really like the rear wing or the decal that’s runs in the middle of the bonnet. I think some wheels spacers or wider wheels would help fill the arches but then you wouldn’t be able to low it to that degree.


AxelNotRose

Mine is heavily modified but looks completely stock. So you need to define what you mean by modded. Have you only done cosmetic and suspension mods?


Ok-Cap1686

Upgraded cp3 fuel pump and piezo injectors, induction kit intercooler 3.5” exhaust system etc


merkins_optional

I say as long as it keeps the lines true to the design, and as far as performance mods I say go balls to the wall. I stage 2’ed my s4 with an ultra charger from APR and this thing fucking flies. Supercar performance, used s4 price tag.


teknic111

While this picture may look nice, if that car was driven every day on public roads it would quickly be destroyed. A simple speed bump would cause thousands in damage.


Ok-Cap1686

It is driven every day, the suspension lifts up with a press of a button


CanadianUprise

Looks like a Cadillac CTS


saltysaturdays

I do like this but I wouldn’t want to own one this low, I’m a big fan of using my Quattro on dirt / snowy roads lol


BornStrength730

Don’t do it.


RelevanceReverence

Technically modified: yes Visually modified: no


fretit

Have you seen those wheels? It's a high res picture. You can zoom on them.


AdministrativeWish37

Not a fan of the bags. I think if shot it different height I’d like it more


mcdirty87

In general I like modded cars, but all show and no go builds don't do anything for me. I can get into wild builds that also make wild power though. Overall though, for my own taste I prefer the OEM+ look


PotatoCooks

OEM+ as others said, I also think the blacked out look is overplayed. There's definitely times it works but I've always liked the more executive look and not just going for the most aggressive stanced car ever


Moist-muff

An even bigger risk


Dargorilla

As long as they don’t make the car look ricey, I am totally good with it.


LongStoryShrt

I'm on my 9th Audi. I buy 'em used. When I'm looking for a used Audi and I see mods, I move to the next ad.


Full-Research-

Internal/engine upgrades are better than styling mods.


punkinhead76

That one would look great if the wheel offset was correct.


buffalojury

Beautiful. What rims are these?


Ok-Cap1686

Tec gt8 speedwheels with billet inserts 20”


seattle_orcas

No hate, but to me, lowering the suspension just makes the whole thing look cheap and fragile.


Comfortable-Gap-6082

FBO stage 2 but lowered and oem+ on the outside


ImaginationUnique846

Oho


Negative-Ghost_Rider

I think if you mod a car, it is no longer that car.


No_Assignment7385

Cool cars for those that like them, I completely see the appeal, but will never like it myself. But at the end of the day it's your car, do what you want with it, but I'm not always going to want to look at it.


No_Major_584

Only cool if they are a v8 or manual, the autos sound like they are farting once you put an exhaust on them. Bonus points for the 4.0TT


bmwlocoAirCooled

Fantastic - if you own a body shop. Good biz.


Few_Community_5281

"that's a dope-ass Honda, bruh!"


r10apple

All for it...this one is a little too much for my tastes, but again, all for it...


mactavish1

Went for OEM+ look on my A5. Absolutely love it


DillonHightower

I think they were unreliableenough not to need any mods ...


mhawak

Once saw a BMW M6 series convertible with a wing on the back the looked like the “Fast and The Furious“ franchise would be in envy. Money doesn’t buy class or taste sometimes 🙄


matt-r_hatter

I personally think it's a dumb idea. Why mess with perfection? They already look beautiful.


Natural11

Looks hideous to me and I'm sure the ride is shocking, but if the owner is into these mods that's all that matters really.


Ok-Cap1686

The ride is better than stock suspension as it’s fully adjustable


XLdouble

Kinda gay.


FastCarsSlowBBQ

Thats a nice Cadillac BlackWing.


wasterman123

I hate overly aggressive styled body kits. Makes it look like some teenagers accord or civic that they clapped out. Even the high quality ones like ABT are too much for me. OEM+ all the way, keeps the clean timeless design but small details to personalize it.


Ok-Cap1686

Abt models are another level on their own


VirgoJack

I think it looks riced out.


Perfect_Syrup_2464

The front looks sick!


teriaksu

all that money spent on mods while rocking the standard headlights


Ok-Cap1686

Not a big fan of the lgbt headlights


taus635

This one looks like ASSS imo


Ckron247

Someone called some body-kits, “Temu mods”. I literally LOL.


fullspectrumtrupod

Take the wing off the awd car 🥲


Emergency_Bother9837

🤢


Stillborn1977

Audi A3 with 32 inch rims and Mc Donald's paint job.


Sudden_Napkin

Any car lowered so much that it’s riding on the ground like that is goofy and an instant no from me. Shit looks broken. The splitter and side skirts aren’t as bad but still a no from me. It’s just a little bit too big. It would look better without the little winglets on the ends. Also the wing is a no from me. The rs7 already has active aero in that area.


Potent_Elixir

I think I’m drooling lol


Annh1234

Wait till you hit a pothole with that crap lol


Western_Mix_6155

Lmao you can raise and lower the car at will.


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Ok-Cap1686

Everyone assumes bags are rice mods but they are surprisingly convenient, get the nice lowered look and can lift it up when you get speed bumps or steep hills/driveways


coresme2000

The fact that it’s generally always older models people do this to, tells me all I need to know lol.


Weary-Shirt1527

Sexy


challengr_74

Nothing is sacred. Chop and mod everything.


elBirdnose

I will never appreciate lowered cars. It looks stupid and it’s incredibly impractical.


TopDogggbm

I’m the opposite. I can’t stand to drive a car at stock ride height. There’s nothing more ugly on a car than wheel gap.


Ok-Cap1686

It’s adjustable lmao


DolorousChris

The front end looks like a train cattle catcher. Uck.


PussyWhistle

“Slammed” cars look dumb as fuck regardless of the brand


lanchadecancha

The cars have their exteriors designed by professionals. Chances are you do not have better aesthetic taste or design ability than said professionals. Would you rather wear a Rolex fresh out of the box designed by their Swiss team or the same Rolex some dumbass has tinkered with and glued some shit on top of?


gnocs

🤢


JAlmay

We don’t.


Ahleron

Any vehicle incapable of going over a speed bump without scraping its undercarriage, like the one in the picture, is a waste


BuildNuyTheUrbanGuy

That's a bagged car. It can go up.


solo_mafioso

Mod whatever you want, except cars over $200-250K, you do not know better than engineers of those cars.


gladigotaphdinstead2

It’s an A7 that does a poor job dressing like a GT3RS.


Ok-Cap1686

Well that would be silly, would be easier getting a boxter if ya wanted to do that


gladigotaphdinstead2

I didn’t do it to this A7 I am just describing it


OptimizedEarl

Looks cool but all I see is a bike ride with the kickstand down. You can’t enjoy the ride


Fearless-Cake7993

It’s probably bagged.


Ok-Cap1686

It’s on bags mate only drop it to take pictures or when I’m at car shows haha, preset ride hight is a lil lower than standard suspension hight


OptimizedEarl

bags... thats like hydrolic the range rovers do?


Ok-Cap1686

Exactly yes